C. M. Barrett

C. M. Barrett

My fantasy novel, Big Dragons Don't Cry, is available at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/40395. It will soon be available in print and Amazon Kindle.

I have written about alternative health and spiritual growth since 1987. I teach courses on the chakras, flower essences, and give online and phone consultations for people and pets.

I am a devoted animal lover.

I am a watercolor artist and member of the Woodstock (NY) Artists Association.



My web site is Beyond the Rainbow http://www.rainbowcrystal.com, on the Internet since 1996.
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  • Avoid High Blood Pressure and Other Conditions with the Right Salt
    We are frequently warned about the dangers of salt, especially for high blood pressure, but we can't live without it. Fortunately, Himalayan salt allows us to get necessary nutrients without risk.
  • The Enduring Legacy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
    The inauguration of President Kennedy launched an all-too-brief period that shaped the beliefs and actions of countless young people. To this day, people continue to be inspired by Kennedy's call to action.
  • Love Hurts
    As children, we are told that our parents punish us because they love us. No wonder we think love is supposed to hurt.
  • Acupressure for Cats
    You know cats love to be stroked. It may come as a surprise to know that, when it's done right, they also love to be poked.
  • A Love Letter Can Save a Relationship
    In the middle of an argument, we forget about love. If we can retreat, think it over, and put our thoughts into writing, the gift of editing and revising enables us to communicate with love.
  • Why Don't You Have More Money?
    A financial set point is a set of attitudes that keep you from receiving the money you desire. By exploring childhood beliefs and addressing them, you can increase your capacity for prosperity.
  • Worry Isn't Love
    It's easy to think that love without worry is love that is missing an essential ingredient of caring. Doesn't it feel good to know that someone cares enough about you to make him or her miserable? Only if you enjoy being bombarded with fear.
  • Twenty-Eight Ways to Have More Love in Your Life
    Learn to work your love muscle. It's easier than you think.
  • Classic Films for Big Cat Lovers
    These films are classics in their depiction of the lives of big cats in Africa and Asia and will help to teach children to appreciate the importance of the well-being of wild animals.
  • The Problem with Making Resolutions
    Whether they're New Year's resolutions or goals you set throughout the year, your reasons for setting them and how you go about achieving them can make the difference between success and failure.
  • The Tragedy of Being a Teenager
    Skippy Dies explores teen suicide, eating disorders, and drug abuse in a wholly original way.
  • The Mind-Body Connection:
    "He's a pain in the neck." "It turns my stomach." Is it possible that the body hears the words we speak to describe our emotions as instructions?
  • Natural Ways to Heal Eczema
    A holistic approach that includes dietary and lifestyle changes and natural skin treatments can clear up this painful and embarrassing problem.
  • Appreciating Crystals Without the Hype
    You don't have to have an intense spiritual grounding in the nature of crystals in order to benefit from their beauty.
  • Frog: Water, Healing, and Renewal
    Frogs symbolize the healing power of water, the release of emotional toxins, and the magic of self-acceptance.
  • Learning from the Wolf
    The wolf teaches us how to be both solitary and social beings. It also stands for the wildness that lives within us all.
  • Fab: An Intimate Life of Paul McCartney by Howard Sounes
    You may have read just about every book ever written about the Beatles. You might be wondering what new could possibly be said. This biography demonstrates that there's always more.
  • Don't Remember Your Dreams? Crystals Can Help
    Sometimes all the traditional suggestions for remembering dreams don't work. Sleeping with a crystal close by can close the gap between your unconscious and conscious minds.
  • Crystals for Abundance: The Golden Stones
    The color gold has a clear relationship to prosperity, but it also relates to self-esteem and the appropriate use of personal power.
  • Setting Emotional Boundaries
    When we're sympathetic, we can drown in another's emotions. When we're compassionate, we help others pull themselves out of the water.
  • The Blog for Writers That's Much More
    At former literary agent Nathan Bransford's blog/web site, you can learn how to write a query, approach an agent, get your query or first page critiqued, and interact with fellow writers.
  • The Trouble with Affirmations
    In order to bring your affirmations to life, you need to understand the power of the subconscious mind and how to work with it.
  • Reframing the Picture
    If you don't want discouragement to defeat you in a creative learning process, you need to take the long view.
  • Lord Krishna in Hawaii
    Susan didn't want to go to the Hari Krishna ceremony on the Big Island in Hawaii, but she heard the food was good.
  • Dreaming of Bears
    After being chased by a bear in Yellowstone National Park when I was a teenager, I dreamt about bears frequently. Then they started showing up in my waking life.
  • The Turkey Gives Thanks
    A wild turkey tries to convince his domestic cousins to flee to freedom before Thanksgiving, but his offer is not well-received.
  • Aromatherapy for Sinus Infection Sufferers
    If you have sinusitis, you may have tried various remedies without success. Aromatherapy can help to relieve or end sinus infections, and it smells wonderful.
  • Your Book Club: Pitfalls to Avoid
    The right number of people, agreement on the reading focus, and an organized approach to discussion can make book club participation an enjoyable experience.
  • My Worst Travel Experience: My Best Memories
    My trip to Venice via two planes, a bus, and a vaporetto (water bus) was one of my worst travel experiences. My time there, however, was one of my best.
  • Surviving a Heart Attack: How My Life Changed
    After a heart attack, mistrusting one's body, feeling vulnerable, regaining a sense of power, reinforcing it with selfhelp, and learning to appreciate all of your life's experiences can be part of the journey.
  • Rescue Remedy: First Aid for Wild Animals
    If a bird collides with your window, you can use Rescue Remedy to revive it. You may save its life.
  • Meditation 101
    Relearning natural breathing helps not only in meditation but in generally becoming a calmer person. Use it when you're angry, tense, or tired.
  • Meditation Made Easier
    The more open-minded we are about what we call meditation, the more peaceful thoughts will come into our minds. Whether you walk, garden, or swim mindfully, any focused activity can be called meditation.
  • My Cat/Dog, Myself
    If you want to understand a cat or dog's "misbehavior," look at your own life to see what may be a problem.
  • Does Long-Distance Counseling Work?
    It's easier than ever to find a specialist or practitioner in many areas of life, but certain criteria apply in making your choice.
  • What is a Healing Crisis?
    When you take flower essences and a healing crisis results, you may feel as if the treatment has boomeranged. However, the essences are only bringing unwanted emotions for release. Relax, everything will soon be all right.
  • Alkalinizing Activities
    Physical exercise, vibrational healing, meditation, and hands-on healing can help to balance your body chemistry. Equally important is paying attention to your thoughts.
  • Teach Your Children to Love Reading
    Developing the habit of using the dictionary to make reading easier gives children language and communication skills that will help them to be creative and original adults'"who read.
  • Does Your Cat Have the Right Name?
    My client's cat changed his behavior when she changed his name. Who says cats don't understand us?
  • Think Alkaline
    Anger, bitterness, and resentment may affect your body chemistry as much as what you eat.
  • A Place of Peace in Venice
    Since the 900s, a church has stood on San Giorgio Maggiore, an island in the San Marco basin. Visit it for fine art, a beautiful view of Venice, and peace.
  • The Winged Lions of Venice
    In a city known for its art, you can see lion statues and paintings everywhere. These symbols are intertwined with Venetian history and St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice.
  • The Beaches of Ireland: Swimming Optional
    In Ireland you can explore a large number of beaches that are among the finest in Europe. Whether you swim or stroll along the strand, you will have a peaceful and invigorating experience.
  • How to Get the Most from Flower Essences
    When you remember your dreams, keep a daily journal, and pay attention to the emotional developments that accompany taking flower essences, you can benefit more deeply from them.
  • Visit the Prehistoric Past in Ireland: The Burren
    In Ireland you can explore one of the most unusual environments in the world: a lunar landscape where Arctic and Mediterranean flowers bloom and prehistoric structures older than the Pyramids abound.
  • Older Than the Pyramids: The Poulnabrone Dolmen in Ireland
    In Ireland, you can view a prehistoric structure older than the pyramids of Egypt. The Poulnabrone Dolmen stands in the midst of a unique landscape unlike any you may have ever seen.
  • Explore Underground Wonders at Aillwee Cave in Ireland
    A dog chasing a rabbit led to the discovery of an ancient cave. At Aillwee Cave in Ireland you can visit an underground wonderland and interact with endangered birds of prey.
  • For Cat Lovers in Amsterdam
    Visitors to Amsterdam can enjoy a museum devoted to cat-related art and a unique cat sanctuary on a barge in a canal.

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